Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
5-month-old dachshund with partial heterotaxia causing weight loss
By Kayanuma, H et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2000·Department of Veterinary Radiology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A canine case of partial heterotaxia detected by radiography and ultrasound.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old miniature dachshund was brought to the vet because it wasn't eating and was losing weight. After performing X-rays and an ultrasound, the vet discovered some unusual internal organ placements, including the stomach and kidneys being in reversed positions. This condition is known as partial heterotaxia, which can lead to various health issues. Unfortunately, the abstract does not mention the treatment or outcome for this puppy, so it's unclear how it was managed or if it recovered.
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Abstract
With radiography and ultrasound, reversed positioning of the fundus ventriculi and pylorus, a duodenum running on the left side, transposition of the kidneys, and normal thoracic organs were found in a 5-month-old miniature dachshund that presented with anorexia and weight loss. The case was diagnosed as partial heterotaxia. Gross observation revealed partial heterotaxia, polysplenia, abnormal lobulation of the liver, and absence of the greater omentum. These findings were consistent with those observed in asplenia-polysplenia syndrome in humans.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10993189/